Military Notes

Sunday

Apr 16, 2017 at 6:00 AM

MILITARY NOTES

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher R. Thorp, husband of Kayla J. Thorp, and son of Darlene M. and William A. Thorp, all of Orange, has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.

U.S. Air Force Airman Mathew J. Freedman, son of Janet E. Cappa and Daniel J. Freedman of Ashland, has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col Vincent J. Perrone, president and chief executive officer of Veterans Inc., was inducted into the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, the oldest chartered military organization in the Western hemisphere. The ceremony took place April 3 at the Military Museum and Armory in Boston.

The Polish American Veterans of Worcester and the Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 11 a.m., downstairs in the hall of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 34 Ward St., Worcester. All members are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday

Holden American Legion, John E. Harkins Post 0042 will meet at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Colony Retirement Homes, 68 Reservoir St., Holden.

Wednesday

American Legion Main South Post 341 will meet at 7 p.m. at Cherry Valley Post 443, 167 Main St., Cherry Valley.

Thursday

American Legion Cleghorn Post 429 is holding a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the post at 200 Daniels St., Fitchburg. Cost is $7, Public is invited.

DAV Mobile Service Office from the Disabled American Veterans will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Charles F. Minney VFW Post 3329, 16 South Main St., Millbury. The DAV staff and the MSO will provide professional support throughout the claims and appeals process. Bring your DD-214 identification, Social Security number and any other pertinent documentation regarding your military service. You don't have to be a DAV member to use these free service.

Uxbridge Veterans will honor the 73rd anniversary of the B-24 Liberator bomber crash with a ceremony at the crash site at noon May 21 at Chamberland Road in Uxbridge. For more information, contact Don Letourneau at (508) 278-2100.

American Legion Charles A. Rice Post 33 is hosting a pig roast at 3 p.m. May 6 at the post at 59 Douglas St., Uxbridge. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the post on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call (508) 278-2100.

Thanks to the Yanks third annual Comedy Night Fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. May 12 at Scioli's, 146 South Main St., Milford. $20, 21+ event. To reserve tickets email info@thankstoyanks.org (tickets also available at the door). Proceeds will benefit Thanks to Yanks' mission of supporting military, veterans and their families and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Operation Flags for Vets. For more information, visit www.thankstoyanks.org.

Twelfth annual Stand Down Free For Veterans will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16 at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester. Event is open to homeless and in-need veterans and their families. Free clothing, food, refreshments, haircuts, personal care items, counseling, health and wellness, legal services and much more. Bring your DD-214 or VA card as proof of veterans status. For more information, visit www.veteransinc.org; call (800) 482-2565, or email standdown@veteransinc.org.